JK Rowling's Accidental Snape Twitter Debate

JK Rowling Ends The Debate On Why Harry Potter Named His Son Snape

Once again, JK Rowling proved she can hold her own in 140 characters as well as she can in a sprawling novel.

Just as many Harry Potter readers have pondered, a fan asked JK Rowling why the boy wizard named his second son after such a despicable character like Severus Snape. While Harry himself said "[Snape] was probably the bravest man I ever knew," that brief background was unsatisfactory for many, judging by the spirited Twitter debate it sparked.

Snape died for Harry out of love for Lily. Harry paid him tribute in forgiveness and gratitude. https://t.co/MPXBgUApa3